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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
February 17, 2009
Mr John Hennessy
DENR - Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr Hennessy
SUBJECT Replacement of bridges in Caswell and Rockingham
Counties /Division 7 for the 2012 Let Year
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EUGENE A CONTI,
SECRETARY
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is in the process of project
development, environmental and engineering studies for the following projects B-4726, B-4804,
B-4864 and B-4963 The projects are included in the North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and are scheduled construction in fiscal year 2012
B-4726 Replace Bridge No 5 on SR 1723 over Panther Creek in Caswell Co
B-4804 Replace Bridge No 12 on SR 2343 over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham Co
B-4864 Replace Bridge No 13 on SR 2344 over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham Co
B-4963 Replace Bridge No 32 on SR 2361 over Jacob's Creek in Rockingham Co
We have provided a copy of the Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) for your use We
would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential
environmental impacts of the project Your comments will be used in the preparation of a
federally funded Categorical Exclusion This document will be prepared in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act If your agency desires to comment please have your
response in by March 30, 2009 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this
document
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Greg Blakeney at (919) 850-
2719 or gmblakeney@ncdot gov Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence
and comments
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NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
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Replace Bridge No. 12 on SR 2343 over Troublesome Creek
Rockingham County, North Carolina
TIP B-4804
Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-2343(2)
WBS Element No. 38605.1.1
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Natural Environment Unit
April 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................... 1
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,2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
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3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES 1
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3.1 Sods.... ..................................... o ....... 0 ........ 0 ... 1
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3.2 Water Resources ... 2
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4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES ........................................... 3
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4.1 Terrestrial Communities ............................................ 3
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41 1 Maintained/Disturbed 3
4 12 Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest 3
4 13 Basic Oak Hickory Forest 3
4 15 Terrestrial Community Impacts 3
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ..............................................
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4.3 Aquatic Communities ............................................. 4
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4.4 Invasive Species ....................................................
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5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
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5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S ....
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2 Clean Water Act Permits
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5.3 Construction Moratoria ............................................ 5
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5.4 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules ... 5
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5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters ....................................... 6
5.6 Mitigation ....................................................... 6
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5 6 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts 6
5 6 2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts 6
5.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ........................................ 6
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5.8 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
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5.9 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species 8
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List of Tables
Table 1 Soils in the project study area 2
Table 2 Water resources in the project study area 2
Table 3 Physical characteristics of water resources in the project study area 2
Table 4 Coverage of terrestrial communities in the project study area 4
Table 5 Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area 5
Table 6 Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area 5
Table 7 Federally protected species listed for Rockingham County 6
Appendix A: Figures
Figure 1 Vicinity Map
Figure 2 Project Study Area Map
Figure 3 Jurisdictional and Natural Communities Map
Appendix B: Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C: Wetland and Stream Forms
Appendix D: Qualifications of Contributors
Appendix E: Mussel Survey Report
Natural Resource Technical Report TIP B-4804, Rockingham County, N C
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace bridge
number 12 on SR 2343 over Troublesome Creek (TIP B-4804) in Rockingham County
(Figure 1) The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been
prepared to assist in the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed
project
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted as per the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit standard operating
procedures dated January 1, 2007 Fieldwork was conducted on July 30, 31, August 23,
and November 5, 2007 Request for a junsdictional determination was sent to the United
States Army Corp of Engineers on February 26, 2008, an official determination has not
been granted The principal personnel contributing to this document were
Principal
Investigator James Pflaum
Education B S , Biology, Elon College
M S, Biology, Appalachian State University
Experience Environmental Specialist, NC DOT, Jan 2007 - Present
Environmental Specialist, NC Emergency Management, March 2006 -
Jan 2007
Biological Technician, USFS, Petersburg, AK, May 2005 - Oct 2005
Project Leader, International Student Volunteers, Australia, May 2004 -
Aug 2004
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, protected species surveys,
wetland/stream delineation, technical report writing
Appendix D lists the qualifications of additional personnel who contributed to portions of
the field work and/or documentation for this project
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The project study area lies in the piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina
(Figure 2) Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of gently rolling hills with
narrow, level floodplains along streams Elevations in the project study area range from
800 to 860 feet above sea level Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of
agriculture, interspersed with residential development along roadways and forestland
along stream corridors
3.1 Soils
The Rockingham County Soil Survey identifies three soil types within the study area
(Table 1)
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Table 1. Soils in the project study area.
Soil Series Mapping Unit Drainage Class H dric Status
Pacolet sandy loam PaE Well Drained No
Pacolet sandy loam PaD Well Drained No
Wehadkee silt loam We Poorly Drained Yes
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the study area are part of the Cape Fear river basin [U S Geological
Survey Hydrologic (USGS) Unit Code 03030002] Two streams were identified in the
study area (Table 2) The location of each water resource is shown in Figure 3 The
physical characteristics of these streams are provided in Table 3
Table 2. Water resources in the project study area.
Stream Name Map ID DWQ Index Best Usage Classification
Number
Troublesome Creek Troublesome 16-6-(03) WS-III, NSW
Creek
UT to Troublesome SA 16-6-(03) WS-III, NSW
Creek
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the project study area.
Bank Bankful Water Channel
Map ID Height Width (ft) Depth (in) Substrate Flow Clarity
(ft)
Troublesome 2-5 15-20 4-12 Cobble, Low Low
Creek gravel,
sand, silt
SA 1-2 1-3 1-3 Cobble, Moderate High
sand, silt
No Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters (HQW), WS-I, or WS-II
waters occur within 10 mile up or downstream of the project study area Troublesome
Creek is not designated as a North Carolina Natural and Scenic River, nor as a national
Wild and Scenic River There have been no benthic or fish samples taken within 10 mile
up or downstream of the project study area Troublesome Creek is listed on North
Carolina's 2006 Final 303 (d) list of impaired waters due to habitat degradation As
defined by the NC Division of Water Quality, all undesignated tributaries inherit the
classification of the stream downstream from the point of their convergence Therefore
UT to Troublesome Creek is also listed on North Carolina's 2006 Final 303 (d) list of
impaired waters due to impaired biological integrity
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4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
Three terrestrial communities were identified in the project study area
maintained/disturbed, piedmont/low mountain alluvial forest, and basic oak hickory
forest Figure 3 shows the location and extent of these terrestrial communities in the
project study area A brief description of each community type follows Scientific names
of all species identified are included in Appendix B
41 1 Maintained/Disturbed
Maintained disturbed land includes roadways, roadsides, maintained residential yards,
powerlme nght-of-way corridors, and areas where other human related activities
dominate the landscape Roadsides and powerlme right-of-ways are typically maintained
by mowing and/or herbicides Species observed within the road nght-of-way and utility
corridor include various maintained roadside grasses, blackberry, Japanese stilt grass,
Japanese honeysuckle, greenbrier, jewelweed, wing stem, poison ivy, and doe-pye-weed
4 12 Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest
This plant community is associated with smaller streams and is seasonally or
intermittently flooded This community borders both sides of Troublesome Creek
throughout the project study area The tree strata is dominated by black walnut,
sycamore, red maple, mockernut hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum The shrub strata is
dominated by spicebush, flowering dogwood, and white oak Groundcover and vine
species include Jack-m-the-pulpit, Japanese honeysuckle, running cedar, greenbner, and
kudzu
4 1 3 Basic Oak-Hickory Forest
The basic oak-hickory forest occurs on slopes, ridges, upland flats, and other sites with
basic or circumneutral soils This plant community is located on both sides of the road
throughout the project study area The tree strata is dominated by mockernut hickory,
white oak, northern red oak, Virginia pine, American elm, sweetgum, and tulip poplar
The shrub strata is dominated by black cherry, sassafras, sourwood, mulberry, and
flowering dogwood Ground cover and species include greenbrier, wild grape, Japanese
honeysuckle, and kudzu
4 1 5 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Terrestrial communities in the project study area may be impacted by project construction
as a result of grading and paving portions of the study area At this time, decisions
regarding the final location and design of the proposed bridge replacement have not been
made Therefore, community data are presented in the context of total coverage of each
type within the study area (Table 4) Once a final alignment and preliminary design have
been determined, probable impacts to each community type will be calculated
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Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the project study area
Community - Coverage (ac.
Maintained/ Disturbed 5 54
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest 2 13
Basic Oak-Hickory Forest 9 95
Total 17 62
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
Many fauna species are highly adaptive and may populate or exploit the entire range of
biotic communities located within the project study area Mammal species that
commonly exploit forested habitats and stream corridors found within the project study
area include species such as white-tailed deer, raccoon, and gray squirrel Avian species
directly observed within the project study area include American crow, Cooper's hawk,
American goldfinch, and indigo bunting Reptile and amphibian species that may use
terrestrial communities located in the project study area include marbled salamander,
eastern box turtle, rat snake, and the southern leopard frog
4.3 Aquatic Communities
Aquatic communities in the project study area consist of two perennial piedmont streams
Perennial streams in the study area could support bluehead chub, redlip shiner, northern
dusky salamander, redbreast sunfish, and macromvertebrates
4.4 Invasive Species
Three species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were found
to occur in the project study area The species identified were kudzu (Severe Threat to
Habitat and Natural Areas), Japanese honeysuckle (Threat to Habitat and Natural Areas),
and Japanese stilt grass (Severe Threat to Habitat and Natural Areas) NCDOT will
follow the Department's Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the management of
invasive plant species
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
Two jurisdictional streams were identified in the project study area (Table 5) The
location of these streams is shown on Figure 3 USACE and NCDWQ stream delineation
forms are included in Appendix C The physical characteristics and water quality
designations of each jurisdictional stream are detailed in Section 3 2 A11 Junsdictional
streams in the study area have been designated as Warm water streams for the purposes
of stream mitigation
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Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area.
Compensatory
Ma ID Length (ft.) Classification Mitigation Required Buffer
Troublesome 461 Perennial Yes Not Subject
Creek
SA 1083 Perennial Yes Not Subject
Two jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the project study area (Figure 3)
Wetland classification and quality rating data are presented in Table 6 All wetlands in
the study area are within the Cape Fear River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03030002)
USACE wetland delineation forms and NCDWQ wetland rating forms for each site are
included in Appendix C Wetland sites WA and WB are included within the
Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest community
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area.

Ma ID Cowardin
Classification
Classification
DWQ Wetland Rating
Area (ac)
WA PFOI Riverme 28 0 02
WB PFO1 Rivenne 60 0 04
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
The proposed project has been designated as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the
purposes of NEPA documentation As a result, a Nationwide Permit 23 will likely be
applicable Other permits that may apply include a NWP No 33 for temporary
construction activities such as stream dewatenng, work bridges, or temporary
causeways that are often used during bridge construction or rehabilitation The
USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize project
construction
In addition to the 404 permit, other required authorizations include the corresponding
Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWQ A NCDWQ Section
401 Water Quality General certification for a Categorical Exclusion may be required prior
to the issuance of a Section 404 Permit Other required 401 certifications may include a
GC 3366 for temporary construction access and dewatenng
5.3 Construction Moratoria
There are no trout or anadromous fish habitat located within the project study area No
construction moratorium is anticipated at this time
5.4 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
There are no streams subject to buffer protection within the project study area
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5.5 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
There are no waters designated as Navigable Waters under Section 10 of the Rivers and
Harbor Act located within the project study area
5.6 Mitigation
5 6 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
NCDOT's BMPs will be implemented during project construction
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the
greatest extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design
At this time, no final decisions have been made with regard to the location or design of
the preferred alternative
5 6 2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation
opportunities once a final decision has been rendered with regard to the location of the
preferred alternative If on-site mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) In accordance with the "Memorandum of Agreement
Among the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the U S Army Corps of
Engineers, Wilmington District" (MOA), July 22, 2003, the EEP, will be requested to
provide off-site mitigation to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act compensatory
mitigation requirements for this project
5.7 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
As of January 31, 2008 the USFWS lists three federally protected species for
Rockingham County (Table 7) A brief description of each species' habitat requirements
follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the
project study area
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Rockingham Countv.
Federal

Scientific Name
Common Name
Status Habitat Biological
Present Conclusion
chinacea laevtgata Smooth coneflower E Yes No Effect
leurobema colltna James spinymussel E No No Effect
erctna rex Roanoke logperch E No No Effect
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Roanoke logperch
Habitat requirements The logperch needs medium to large, warm, usually clear streams
of moderate to low gradient with pools, runs, riffles and select areas with exposed,
silt free gravel substrate Adult logperch are typically found in deep, high
velocity riffle and run habitats, while young and juveniles have been found in
slow runs and pools with clean sandy bottoms In North Carolina the Roanoke
logperch has been found only in the Smith and Dan Rivers of the Roanoke River
Basin
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Habitat for the Roanoke logperch is not present within the project study area
There are no medium to large clear streams with silt free gravel substrate within
the project study area Troublesome Creek is listed on the State's 2006 Final 303
(d) list due to impaired biological integrity This project is not located within the
Roanoke River Basin and the Roanoke logperch is found only in that basin It can
be concluded that this project will have no effect on the Roanoke logperch
James spinymussel
A description of the habitat requirements for the James spinymussel are included in
Appendix E, along with the survey results and the biological conclusion rendered
Smooth coneflower
Habitat Requirements In North Carolina the habitat of smooth coneflower is open
woods, cedar barrens, roadsides, clear cuts, dry limestone bluffs, and power line
rights-of-way, usually on magnesium and calcium rich soils associated with
gabbro and diabase Full sunlight and little competition in the herbaceous layer
characterize optimal sites Natural fires, as well as large herbivores, are part of
the history of the vegetation in this species' range and many of the associated
herbs are also sun-loving species, which depend on periodic disturbances to
reduce the shade and competition of woody plants
Biological Conclusion No Effect
Suitable habitat for smooth coneflower is present in the project study area due to
its partially-disturbed nature, the presence of field edges, roadsides, and mafic
rock origins of the Southern Outer Piedmont A search of the NCNHP database
(updated February 13, 2008) showed no recorded occurrences of smooth
coneflower within 10 miles of the project study area Surveys for smooth
coneflower were conducted on July 30, 2007 by NCDOT Biologists and no
individuals were observed It can be concluded that construction of the proposed
project will not effect smooth coneflower
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6.0 REFERENCES
Aardema, J et al 1999 Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina Davidson College
http //www herpsofnc org/
Cowardin, L M, V Carter, F C Golet, and E T LaRoe 1979 Classification of
Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States FWS/OBS-79/31 Fish
and Wildlife Service, U S Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 103 pp
Department of the Army (DOA) 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual Tech Rpt Y-87-1 US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station,
Vicksburg, MS 100 pp
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) 2005, Cape Fear River Basmwide Water Quality
Plan N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources
http //h-lo enr state nc us/basinwide/tarpam2004 html
Menhimck, E F 1991 The Freshwater Fishes of North Carolina The North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission, Raleigh 227 p
N C Department of Transportation 2007 Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina
Unpublished
Radford, A E, H E Ahles, and C R Bell 1968 Manual of the Vascular Flora of The
Carolinas The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC 1182 pp
Rockingham County Soil Survey 2007 Natural Resource Conservation Service
httn //soildatamart nres usda Rov/Download aspx?Surve3!=NC157&UseState-NC
Schafale, M P and A S Weakley. 1990 Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina Third Approximation Natural Heritage Program, Division of
Parks and Recreation, NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources Raleigh 325 pp
Sibley, David 2000 National Audubon Society The Sibley Guide to Birds Chanticleer
Press, Inc, New York 411 pp
US Geologic Survey (USGS) 1971 Hollis, North Carolina 7 5-minute series
topographic Quadrangle
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4 Southeast Region, North Carolina
Ecological Services 2007 Threatened and Endangered Species in North
Carolina Warren County Updated January 31, 2008 httn //www fws ov/nc-
es/es/countyfr html
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Appendix B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Plants
Common Name Scientific Name
Amencan elm Ulmus americana
Black cherry Prunus serotana
Blackberry Rubus argutus
Black walnut Juglans nagra
Fescue Festuca sp
Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida
Greenbrier Smilax rotundafolaa
Jack in the pulpit Arasaema traphyllum
Japanese honeysuckle Lonacera japonica
Japanese stilt grass Macrostegaum vimaneum
Jewelweed Impatiens capensas
Joe-pye-weed Eupatoraum purpureum
Kudzu Pueraraa montana
Mockemut hickory Carya alba
Mulberry Morus rubra
Northern red oak Quercus rubra
Poison ivy Toxacodendron radacans
Red maple Acer rubrum
Running cedar Lycopodium sp
Sassafras Sassafras albidum
Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum
Spicebush Landera bemoan
Sweetgum Laquadambar styracaflua
Sycamore Platanus occadentahs
Tulip poplar Laraodendron tulipifera
Virginia pine Plaus varganaana
White oak Quercus alba
Wingstem Verbesana alternafolaa
Wild grape Vitas sp
Animals
Common Name Scientific Name
American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
American goldfinch Carduelas trastas
Blueheaded chub Nocomas leptocephalus
Cooper's hawk Accapater coopers
Eastern box turtle Terrapene carohna
Grey squirrel Scaurus carohnensas
Animals
Common Name Scientific Name
Indigo bunting Passerina cyanea
Marbled salamander Ambystoma opacum
Northern dusky salamander Desmognathus fuscus
Rat snake Elaphe obsoleta
Redlip shiner Notropis chahtccus
Redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus
Southern leopard frog Rana utricularia
White-tailed deer Odocoileus virgcnianus
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project ! Site 8 - e- Ze 0 W Date q 0 ?
Applicant/ Owner 11Vr= 1?p T County c. ,`na hs^
Investigator J4 me-, P-f /acAvh F r ; cc ?t ? l ? n, h State AX
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No y Transect ID
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID
(explain on reverse if needed) p
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 Acer rv 0rG(A'x \ ?-,4L 9
2 Cam, y,n?5 c?r?/,ii,anc} T F./1L 10
3 &e r rn e 9 6(r1,JLi T C C-tly) 11
4 t'1 ,c ru s-4e q , W rn H fAC --f 12
5 c I v S MA rK dip 13
6 Se ?tmB r, a c x 1'. n c1r, C q I? ?fi` I- 14
7 15
8 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-) 1007-
Remarks
HYDROLOGY
- Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks) Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators
Other _ Inundated
X Saturated in Upper 12"
- No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water (in)
Secondary Indicators
Depth to Free Water in Pit =J din) - Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil (in
) Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks
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SOILS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site '8 ^ Date ':O?-3,40 a
Applicant/ Owner Iv L )-)0 r County Roc. t ,n pho w
Investigator 74 M- e- 7 Ir r wm, `, c? CJ ci ,-A b State w C
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes kd No Community ID'
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No Transect ID
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No k Plot ID
(explain on reverse if needed) OLA
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator

2 Ace r, o r i?, yn 1 FR C 10
31'15 4c,nu s occ , dp,, +s l , i Fa cw - 11
4 fSe t c? !c J, E c? t FAC-W 12
SLOdC,edR benz.o,r1 '.3A r A.6 FA G1%) 13
6 11r?raS±4,it.en N FA,:-4 14
7 15
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Remarks
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks) Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators
_ Other _ Inundated
_Saturated in Upper 12"
- No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations _ Sediment Deposits
- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water 0 (in) Secondary Indicators
17
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in) - Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Saturated Soil z (,n) _ Local Soil Survey Data
- FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks
JinT
SOILS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site - L(q C) 1-1 Date I I S O ?-
Applicant / Owner tiC- bc) T County ACC r i tic r?
Investigator me5 P?/atim State hvC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No -A' Transect ID
Is the area a potential problem areal Yes No Y Plot ID
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 /-C!" 4e ra 1Q001\ (0 J F/JC- 9
2 1o?C Ge)Gle?1?d(ed• rr d„rx,5 AC 10
3GarP,nc4< ca+rr-l,nlAncy -1' f4c 11
4V,t?s rotilnd,-roI11) ?y XAc_ 12
5 7?,) ys-t , _htA rrm ac. ro f c.Av? -5 )--) FAC 13
6L,I" dq,i1bn- 5Wi/YAC T/??q T fAc.t 14
7 p/q ienN S ac4 enn-i-0 5 T F,! GL-,. - 15
8 12,,t y, cA 5 ` C? ? T 16
11
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-) ?? l o
Remarks C c e, cl he
-I- i 011
Sc f c C' a C
d Un?
IN t'-'?tr? 1 ?
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks) Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators
Other Inundated
x Saturated in Upper 12"
_ No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations Sediment Deposits
x' Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water ' (in•) Secondary Indicators
`
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in.) X Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
k Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil (in) _ FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks i,, e +/ ?ti d f 0 C! e c?
i c - ci r? % ?: ,-. e 1 i '' dLe ce .?e 5 t ?c.tL' r -- v

1
.r
h e" / c -?A.- F:- C,-n ? 5' r c_ t . d l v ?, t E= r [r rt /? ' ,
SOILS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site Date 1 ? / '? ` - -
Applicant / Owner ti L J? o T County cn cc !c m r" A ,M
Investigator -3QmeS ejIc,uv- State ?vC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes -k No Community ID
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No Transect ID
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 T-t1 e n? 9 r" 1
4 FACU 9
T
2 Aces rh 6r(11 rn 'r'/ 4C 10
3 Ak; , P u ,-, k) T F e1c 11
4 L', n dc? /) a n 5 F Ak:. 'IV 12
5 ton cG ra ?c lbr? ?? FAC - 13
6 q)) ??^ C5 n) H FAC 14
,
7
15
8 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-)
Remarks C/

HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks) Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators
Other _ Inundated
_ -Saturated in Upper 12"
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water C) (in) Secondary Indicators

Depth to Free Water in Pit Z 2 (in.) Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Water-Stained Leaves

2 _ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil
(in) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks
SOILS
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name A- l- l ? © 14 , L' A Nearest Road 7 P- Z 3 u
County 1zc< k,ih P ? c m Wetland area G ? acres Wetland width 3 U feet
Name of evaluator P+ I4 L" m -, G me 5 natP ';d2_-"J0:7-
Wetland location
- on pond or lake
X on perennial stream
- on intermittent stream
- within mterstream divide
other
Adjacent land use
(within ih mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
y forested/natural vegetation I bU %
agriculture, urban/suburban %
- impervious surface %
Soil series- Dominant vegetation
- predommantly organic - humus, muck, or (1) 4---r ri,,6 n ? yo
peat
k predominantly mineral - non-sandy (2) ' ?' `? c r: rc? r ;
- predominantly sandy (3) M , c ro 54e ?j LA Y-?,
Hydraulic factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
total wetland width ? 100 feet
Flooding and wetness
semipermanently to permanently flooded or
_IX inundated
- seasonally flooded or inundated
_ intermittently flooded or temporary surface water
no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest
_ Headwater forest
_ Swamp forest
_ Wet flat
_ Pocosm
_ Bog forest
_ Pine savanna
_ Freshwater marsh
_ Bog/fen
_ Ephemeral wetland
Carolina bay
Other
The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R Water storage I x400
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization Q_ Wetland
x400=?
T Pollutant removal / **x 5 00 = rating
I Wildlife habitat 1 x200 =
N Aquatic life value 2
x400 =
G Recreation/Education I x 1 00 =
** Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 0% nonpoint source disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upsiope, or radius
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date Project L_1 L Latitude
Evaluator--S,' am?5 kovy?site,-??? .C???v r L o?9
etude
Total Points
Stream is at least intermittent County 1 if V-, 6n Other
if z 19 or perennial if a 30 ?? Ire I J e g Quad Name
A Geomorphology (Subtotal= t T_)
1a Continuous bed and bank Absent
0 Weak
1 Moderate
2 Strang
2 Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3 In-channel structure nffle-pool sequence 0 1 2
4 Sod texture or stream substrate sorting
5 Active/relic floodplam 0
0 1
1 4
2
3
6 Depositional bars or benches 0 .1 J 2 3
7 Braided channel 2 3
8 Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 ?2.> 3
9 a Natural levees 1,0- 1 2 3
10 Headcuts ' 0 1 2 3
11 Grade controls 0 10 5) 1
12 Natural valley or drainageway
13 Second or greater order channel on existmo
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence
a. 0 0 5

No 1 (,1 5)

Yes = 3
-, .- W W - - I IUL IQt.U, Dcc ul.,uuS,luns m rnanuai
B Hvrlrnlnnv (Si ihtntnl = LZ %
14 Groundwater flow/discharge
15 Water in channel and > 48 hrs since ram, or
Water in channel - d or rowan season 0
0 1
1 (2 J

? 3
16 Leaflitter 1 5 1 ( 05 ) -0
17 Sediment on plants or debris 0 0 5 ? 1 5)
18 Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0 5 1
15
19 Hydnc soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes =1 5
C Bioloav (Subtotal = 1
20 Fibrous roots in channel 2 1 0
21 Rooted plants in channel i 3 2 1 0
22 Crayfish 05 1 15
23 Bivalves 0- 1 2 3
24 Fish 01 05 1 15
25 Amphibians 0 (0 5? 1 15
26 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0_5,' 1 15
27 Filamentous algae, penphyton 0) 1 2 3
28 Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus (0? 05 1 1 5
29 Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0 5, FACW = 0 75, OBL = 1 5 SAV = 2 0, Other= 0,/
Notes (use back side of this form for additional notes )
.._...- -- -••- -' •'--" "•• •••" r• ???••?? "r1°„?' N'°??W? ucm - wwaoa U1 It[ presence or aquatic or weuand plants
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Appendix D
Qualifications of Contributors
Investigator Ashley B Cox, Jr
Education B S , Natural Resources-Manne and Coastal, North Carolina State University
Experience Environmental Senior Technician, NCDOT, November 2006 - Present
Environmental Technician, NCDOT, August 2003 - November 2006
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, wetland/stream delineation
Investigator Sara Easterly
Education B A Biology, Carson Newman College
Master of Environmental Health Science, East Tennessee State University
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, January 2006-Present
Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Specialist, ARCADIS, Durham, NC,
May 2000-January 2006
Environmental Specialist, TH&P, Johnson City, TN October 1995-May 2000
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, wetland delineation
Investigator James S Mason
Education Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colby College
Master of Science, Biology/Ecology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, June 2006 - Present
Coastal Waterbird Monitor, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Westport, MA,
April 2005 - August 2005
Osprey Monitor, Project Osprey Watch, Martha's Vineyard, MA, May 2002 -
August 2002
Coastal Waterbird Monitor, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Barnstable, MA,
April 2001 - August 2001
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, Section 7 field investigations, protected species
surveys wetland delineation
Investigator Enca McLamb, Environmental Specialist
Education University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1998
Experience Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, July 2005-Present
Biologist, H W Lochner, Inc March 2001-October 2001
Fisheries Biologist, Saltwater, Inc December 1999-March 2001
Fish and Wildlife Technician, Camp LeJuene MCB June 1999-October 1999
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, wetland delineations
Investigator Deanna Riffey
Education B S Biology, University of Tennessee
M S Environmental Health Science, East Tennessee State University
Experience Environmental Supervisor, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, 6/05 to Present Environmental
Specialist, NCDOT, Raleigh, NC, 10/03 to 6/05
Environmental & Safety Compliance Officer, City of Bristol, VA, 9/96 to 10/03
Responsibilities Natural resource investigations, wetland delineation
d SEAT[ °
MICHAEL F EASLEY
GOVERNOR
Memorandum to:
From:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
04 February 2008
Greg M Blakeney, Project Planning Engineer
Project Development - Bridge Unit
Lance P Fontaine, Ph D , Environmental Specialist
Natural Environment Unit - Biological Surveys Group
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Freshwater mussel survey report for proposed replacement of
bridge No 12 over Troublesome Creek, Rockingham County on
SR 2343 (Price Mill Road), TIP # B-4804
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge No
12 over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County on SR 2343 (TIP B-4804)
Troublesome Creek is located in the Cape Fear River basin (subbasin 030601), from the
project site, this creek flows approximately 17 miles until the confluence with the Haw
River, a tributary of the Cape Fear River
The federally endangered James Spinymussel (JSM), Pleurobema collina (JSM)
Is listed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as potentially occurring in
Rockingham County This species is found in the upper James and Dan River basins It
typically inhabits free-flowing streams with a variety of flow regimes, however, it is most
commonly found in silt-free substrates
Prior to conducting in-stream surveys, a review of the NC Natural Heritage
Program (NHP) database was performed on 22 June 2007 to determine if records of rare
mussels were within the proposed project study area or receiving waters This review
did not indicate the known presence of the federally protected James Spinymussel
within the project study area or in Troublesome Creek. The closest NHP record of
occurrence for JSM is approximately 12 miles north, northwest to the Mayo River, a
tnbutary of the Dan River in the Roanoke River hatiln (subbasin 030202) Rockingham
County is transected by two major river basins, the Roanoke River basin encompasses
approximately two-thirds of the northern area of the Lounty while the Cape Fear River
basin comprises the remaining southern section )'hough listed as "Endangered" in
ROLkingham County by the USFWS (2007) the hl-,tol ILai range of the JSM in this county
I,, restricted to the upper Roanoke River basin
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